Discussions begin on association of Australia to Horizon Europe

By Julia Robinson2025-09-12T08:52:00

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The European Commission has entered exploratory discussions with the Australian government about association to Horizon Europe.

These non-binding, technical discussions will enable the two bodies to explore the practical, legal and financial details of a possible association of Australia to pillar II of Horizon Europe. This pillar focuses on addressing global challenges and boosting industrial competitiveness across sectors such as digital technologies, health and renewable energy.